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Office of the Attorney General

Request for Applications for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services - Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Programs

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is soliciting applications from sexual assault programs and state sexual assault coalitions that provide services to victims of sexual assault and conduct sexual violence prevention activities.

Applicable Funding Source: Both State and Federal funds may be utilized. The source of federal funds includes the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 93.991. All funding is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the United States Congress and the Texas Legislature. The OAG makes no commitment that an application, once submitted, or a grant, once funded, will receive subsequent funding.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for these grant opportunities, the Applicant must be a sexual assault program who is a current FY 2025 Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS)-State grantee and is eligible to receive an FY 2026 SAPCS-State grant, or the state sexual assault coalition. For sexual assault programs, a current SAPCS-State grantee is one that has an active SAPCS-State grant contract for FY 2025 (September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025).

Eligible Applicants: Sexual assault programs and the state sexual assault coalition are eligible to apply for a SAPCS-PHHS Block grant. Funding eligibility may be further limited as stated in the Application Kit.

Sexual Assault Programs - any local public or private nonprofit corporation, independent of a law enforcement agency or prosecutor's office, that is operated as an independent program or as part of a municipal, county, or state agency and that provides the following minimum services to adult survivors of stranger and non-stranger sexual assault: 24-hour crisis hotline, crisis intervention, public education, advocacy, and accompaniment to hospitals, law enforcement offices, prosecutor offices, and courts and meets the Minimum Services Standards.

State Sexual Assault Coalitions - a statewide nonprofit organization that has been identified as a state sexual assault coalition by a state or federal agency authorized to make that designation.

Eligibility: The OAG will initially screen each application for eligibility. Applications will be deemed ineligible if the application is submitted by an ineligible applicant; the application is not filed in the manner and form required by the Application Kit; the application is filed after the deadline established in the Application Kit; or the application does not meet other requirements as stated in the RFA and the Application Kit.

How to Obtain Application Kit: The OAG will post the Application Kit on the OAG's website at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/divisions/grants. Updates and other helpful reminders about the application process will also be posted at this location. Potential Applicants are encouraged to refer to the site regularly.

Deadlines and Filing Instructions for the Grant Application :

Create an On-Line Account (for Applicants who did not create an account during the OVAG, VCLG, and SAPCS-State grant application cycle): Creating an on-line account in the Grant Offering and Application Lifecycle System (GOALS) is required to apply for a grant. If an on-line account is not created, the Applicant will be unable to apply for funding. To create an on-line account, the Applicant must email the point of contact information to Grants@oag.texas.gov with the following information:

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Organization Legal Name

Note: Applicants who created accounts during the Other Victim Assistance Grant (OVAG), Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG), and Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS)-State grant application cycle are already registered in GOALS.

Registered Applicants should access their Grant Programs webpage in GOALS (top right portion of the webpage). If the answers provided on the Eligibility Profile matched to the SAPCS-PHHS Block grant, the application will be available to the Applicant.

Application Deadline: The Applicant must submit its application, including all required attachments, to the OAG by the deadline established in the Application Kit.

Filing Instructions: Strict compliance with the submission instructions, as provided in the Application Kit, is required. The OAG will not consider an Application if it is not submitted by the due date. The OAG will not consider an Application if it is not in the manner and form as stated in the Application Kit.

Minimum and Maximum Amounts of Funding Available:

SAPCS-PHHS Block grant: the minimum amount of funding a sexual assault program may apply for is $50,000 and the maximum amount of funding a sexual assault program may apply for is $59,000 per fiscal year. The minimum amount of funding a state sexual assault coalition may apply for is $50,000 and maximum amount of funding a state sexual assault coalition may apply for is $84,000 per fiscal year.

The amount of an award is determined solely by the OAG. The OAG may award grants at amounts above or below the established funding levels and is not obligated to fund a grant at the amount requested.

Start Date and Length of Grant Contract Period: The grant period for SAPCS-PHHS Block is for up to two years from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, subject to and contingent on funding and/or approval by the OAG. Contracts will be awarded for up to a one-year period (term). Contract terms may be further limited as stated in the Application Kit

No Match Requirements: There are no match requirements for SAPCS-PHHS Block projects.

Award Criteria: The OAG will make funding decisions that support the efficient and effective use of public funds. Review components will include, but are not limited to, information provided by the applicant on the proposed project activities and budget.

Grant Purpose Area: All grant projects must address one or more of the purpose areas as stated in the Application Kit.

Prohibitions on Use of Grant Funds: OAG grant funds may not be used to support or pay the costs of lobbying; any portion of the salary or any other compensation for an elected government official; the purchase of food and beverages except as allowed under Texas State Travel Guidelines; the purchase or lease of vehicles; the purchase of promotional items or recreational activities; costs of travel that are unrelated to the direct delivery of services that support the OAG grant-funded program; the costs for consultants or vendors who participate directly in writing a grant application; or for any unallowable costs set forth in applicable state or federal law, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures or cost principles. Grant funds may not be used to purchase any other products or services the OAG identifies as inappropriate or unallowable within this RFA or the Application Kit.

OAG Contact Person: If additional information is needed, contact grants@oag.texas.gov or (512) 936-0792.

TRD-202501688

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: May 16, 2025


Request for Applications for the Support Adoption Grant Program

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is soliciting applications for projects that support the Support Adoption Grant Program. The purpose of the OAG Support Adoption Grant Program is to provide funds, using a competitive allocation method, as described in Chapter 402 of the Government Code.

Applicable Funding Source for Support Adoption Grant Program:

The Support Adoption Grant Program receives funding from a separate trust fund established by the Comptroller of Public Accounts outside the general revenue fund that the OAG is authorized to administer to make grants to an eligible organization. The Support Adoption account is authorized by Chapter 504.662 of the Transportation Code, and Chapter 402.036 of the Government Code, and is funded by fees collected for the purchase of a Support Adoption License Plate, as well as gifts, grants, donations and legislative appropriations. All funding is contingent upon an appropriation to the OAG by the Texas Legislature. The OAG makes no commitment that an application, once submitted, or a grant, once funded, will receive subsequent funding.

Eligibility Requirements:

An Applicant Organization must be a Non-Profit, as well as either a 1) adoption agency, as defined by Family Code Section 162.402; 2) an authorized agency, as defined by Family Code Section 162.402; or 3) be an eligible organization, as defined by Government Code Section 402.036(g)(1), to apply for the Support Adoption Grant Program. Non-profit Applicants with 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) status must be in good standing with the Comptroller of Public Accounts and "in existence" with the Secretary of State.

-An adoption agency is a person, other than a natural parent or guardian of a child, who plans for the placement of or places a child in the home of a prospective adoptive parent. See Texas Family Code section 162.402(4).

-An authorized agency is a public agency authorized to care for or to place children for adoption or a private entity approved for that purpose by the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) through a license, certification, or other means. The term includes a licensed child-placing agency or a previously licensed child-placing agency that has ceased operations and has transferred its adoption records to the vital statistics unit or an agency authorized by the DFPS to place children for adoption and a licensed child-placing agency that has been acquired by, merged with, or otherwise succeeded by an agency authorized by the DFPS to place children for adoption. See Texas Family Code section 162.402(7).

-Other eligible organizations must meet all of the following requirements:

--An organization that provides services in this state and is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being listed as an exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of that code;

--Provides counseling and material assistance to pregnant women who are considering placing their children for adoption or to prospective adoptive parents;

--Does not charge for services provided, except for adoption-related costs or fees;

--Does not provide abortions or abortion-related services, or make referrals to abortion providers;

--Is not affiliated with an organization that provides abortions or abortion-related services or makes referrals to abortion providers; and

--Does not contract with an organization that provides abortions or abortion-related services or makes referrals to abortion providers.

Eligibility: The OAG will initially screen each application for eligibility. Applications will be deemed ineligible if the application is submitted by an ineligible applicant; the application is not filed in the manner and form required by the Application Kit; the application is filed after the deadline established in the Application Kit; or the application does not meet other requirements as stated in the RFA and the Application Kit.

How to Obtain Application Kit: The OAG will post the Application Kit on the OAG's website at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/divisions/grants. Updates and other helpful reminders about the application process will also be posted at this location. Potential Applicants are encouraged to refer to the site regularly.

Deadlines and Filing Instructions for the Grant Application:

Create an On-Line Account: Creating an on-line account in the Grant Offering and Application Lifecycle System (GOALS) is required to apply for a grant. If an on-line account is not created, the Applicant will be unable to apply for funding. To create an on-line account, the Applicant must email the point of contact information to Grants@oag.texas.gov with the following information:

First Name

Last Name

Email Address ( It is highly recommended to use a generic organization email address if available )

Organization Legal Name

Application Deadline: The Applicant must submit its application, including all required attachments, to the OAG by the deadline and the manner and form established in the Application Kit.

Filing Instructions: Strict compliance with the submission instructions, as provided in the Application Kit, is required. The OAG will not consider an application if it is not submitted by the due date. The OAG will not consider an application if it is not in the manner and form as stated in the Application Kit.

Minimum and Maximum Amounts of Funding Available: Minimum and maximum amounts of funding are subject to change as stated in the Application Kit. The minimum grant request the OAG will consider is $2,500. As of the date this Application Kit is published, the amount available in the Support Adoption account to award is approximately $30,000. Applications requesting an amount below the minimum will not be considered.

Start Date and Length of Grant Contract Period: The term of this grant contract is up to two years from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, subject to and contingent on funding and approval by the OAG.

No Match or Volunteer Requirements: There are no match or volunteer requirements.

Award Criteria: The OAG will make funding decisions that support the efficient and effective use of public funds. Scoring and review components will include, but are not limited to, information provided by the applicant on the proposed project activities and budget. Funding decisions will use a competitive allocation method. All grant decisions including, but not limited to, eligibility, evaluation and review, and funding rest completely within the discretionary authority of the OAG. The decisions made by the OAG are final and are not subject to appeal.

Grant Purpose Area: All grant projects must address one or more of the purpose areas as stated in the Application Kit.

Funding for Applications may be prioritized for pre-adoption counseling, post-adoption counseling and advertising relating to adoption. Applicants are encouraged to prioritize their needs and explain the reason for their funding request.

Prohibitions on Use of Support Adoption Grant Program Funds: OAG grant funds may not be used to support activities related to providing abortions or abortion-related services, or making referrals to abortion providers. OAG grant funds may not be used to support or pay the costs of equipment, overtime, out-of-state travel, dues, or lobbying; any portion of the salary or any other compensation for an elected government official; the purchase or lease of vehicles; the purchase of promotional items or recreational activities; costs of travel that are unrelated to the direct delivery of services that support the OAG grant-funded program; the costs for consultants or vendors who participate directly in writing a grant application; or for any unallowable costs set forth in applicable state or federal law, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures or cost principles. Grant funds may not be used to purchase any other products or services the OAG identifies as inappropriate or unallowable within this RFA or the Application Kit.

OAG Contact Person: If additional information is needed, contact the Grants Administration Division at Grants@oag.texas.gov or (512) 936-0792.

TRD-202501689

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: May 16, 2025


Texas Health and Safety Code and Texas Water Code Settlement Notice

The State of Texas gives notice of the following proposed resolution of an environmental enforcement action under the Texas Health and Safety Code and the Texas Water Code. Before the State may enter into a voluntary settlement agreement, pursuant to section 7.110 of the Texas Water Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in writing. The Attorney General will consider any written comments and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreement if the comments disclose facts or considerations indicating that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the law.

Case Title and Court: Harris County, Texas and the State of Texas, a Necessary and Indispensable Party v. Raymond Seely and Brian Brownfield ; Cause No. 2024-05688; in the 164th District Court of Harris County, Texas.

Background: Defendants Raymond Seely and Brian Brownfield (collectively "Defendants") illegally stored and disposed of scrap tires at the real property located at 1107 Blue Bell Road, Houston, Texas ("Property"). Harris County, Texas filed suit against Defendants for violations of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Water Code, and related regulations. The State of Texas, acting on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, joined the lawsuit as a necessary and indispensable party. Following initiation of the lawsuit, all scrap tires were removed from the Property. The State, Harris County, and Raymond Seely have reached an agreement to resolve the pending claims against Defendant Raymond Seely, only.

Proposed Settlement: The State, Harris County, and Raymond Seely propose an Agreed Final Judgment that awards the State and Harris County the following monetary judgments against Raymond Seely: $20,000.00 in civil penalties, to be split equally between the State and Harris County; $3,000.00 in attorney's fees to the State; $3,000.00 in attorney's fees to Harris County; and $366.00 in court costs to Harris County. In addition, the Agreed Final Judgment proposes injunctive relief to enjoin unauthorized acceptance, storage, and disposal of municipal solid waste by Seely at the Property.

For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the Agreed Final Judgment should be reviewed in its entirety. Requests for copies of the proposed judgment and settlement, and written comments on the same, should be directed to Shelby Thompson, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Texas Attorney General, P.O. Box 12548, MC-066, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, (512) 463-2012, facsimile (512) 320-0911, email: Shelby.Thompson@oag.texas.gov. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice to be considered.

TRD-202501723

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: May 19, 2025


Comptroller of Public Accounts

Certification of the Average Closing Price of Gas and Oil - April 2025

The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Oil Production Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §202.058, that the average taxable price of oil for reporting period April 2025 is $43.59 per barrel for the three-month period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending March 31, 2025. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §202.058, oil produced during the month of April 2025, from a qualified low-producing oil lease, is not eligible for credit on the oil production tax imposed by Tax Code, Chapter 202.

The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Natural Gas Production Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §201.059, that the average taxable price of gas for reporting period April 2025 is $1.87 per mcf for the three-month period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending March 31, 2025. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §201.059, gas produced during the month of April 2025, from a qualified low-producing well, is eligible for a 100% credit on the natural gas production tax imposed by Tax Code, Chapter 201.

The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Franchise Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §171.1011(s), that the average closing price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil for the month of April 2025 is $62.96 per barrel. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §171.1011(r), a taxable entity shall not exclude total revenue received from oil produced during the month of April 2025, from a qualified low-producing oil well.

The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Franchise Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §171.1011(s), that the average closing price of gas for the month of April 2025 is $3.45 per MMBtu. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §171.1011(r), a taxable entity shall exclude total revenue received from gas produced during the month of April 2025, from a qualified low-producing gas well.

Inquiries should be submitted to Jenny Burleson, Director, Tax Policy Division, P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711-3528.

This agency hereby certifies that legal counsel has reviewed this notice and found it to be within the agency's authority to publish.

TRD-202501687

Jenny Burleson

Director, Tax Policy

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: May 16, 2025


Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Notice of Rate Ceilings

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §303.003, §303.009, and §304.003 Texas Finance Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 05/26/25- 06/01/25 is 18.00% for consumer 1 credit.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 05/26/25- 06/01/25 is 18.00% for commercial 2 credit.

The postjudgment interest rate as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 06/01/25 - 06/30/25 is 7.50%.

1 Credit for personal, family, or household use.

2 Credit for business, commercial, investment, or other similar purpose.

TRD-202501745

Leslie Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: May 21, 2025


Court of Criminal Appeals

FY 2026 Availability of Fund 540 Grant Funds

Judicial and Court Personnel Training

The Court of Criminal Appeals announces the availability of funds to be provided in the form of grants to statewide professional associations and other entities for the purpose of providing continuing legal education courses, programs, and technical assistance projects for prosecutors, prosecutor office personnel, criminal defense attorneys and criminal defense attorney office personnel who regularly represent indigent defendants in criminal matters, clerks, judges, and other court personnel of the appellate courts, district courts, county courts at law, county courts, justice courts and municipal courts of this State, individuals responsible for providing court security, or other persons as provided by statute.

The Court of Criminal Appeals also announces the availability of funds to be provided in the form of grants to statewide professional associations and other entities for the purpose of providing continuing legal education courses, programs, and technical assistance projects on actual innocence for law enforcement officers, law students, criminal defense attorneys, prosecuting attorneys, judges, or other persons as provided by statute.

Funds are subject to the provisions of Chapter 56 of the Texas Government Code and the General Appropriations Act (Article IV, Court of Criminal Appeals, Strategy B.1.1, Judicial Education). The grant period is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026.

The deadline for applications is July 1, 2025.

Applicants may request an application packet by contacting the Judicial Education Office at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals: 201 West 14th Street, Suite 103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2312, judicial.education@txcourts.gov.

TRD-202501721

Seth Burgess

Financial Examiner VII

Court of Criminal Appeals

Filed: May 19, 2025


FY 2026 Availability of Mental Health Grant Funds

The Court of Criminal Appeals announces the availability of funds to be provided in the form of grants to statewide professional associations and other entities whose purposes include providing continuing legal education, courses, and programs for judges and court staff, prosecuting attorneys, and criminal defense attorneys on mental health issues and pre-trial diversion. Judicial education shall include information for judges and staff on mental health care resources available in the court's geographic region.

The Court of Criminal Appeals also announces the availability of funds to be provided in the form of grants to statewide professional associations and other entities for continuing a training program to educate and inform judges and their staff on mental health care resources available in the State of Texas.

Funds are subject to the provisions of Chapter 56 of the Texas Government Code and the General Appropriations Act (Article IV, Court of Criminal Appeals, Strategy B.1.1, Judicial Education). The grant period is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2025.

Applicants may request application instructions by contacting the Judicial Education Office at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals: 201 West 14th Street, Suite 103, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-2312, judicial.education@txcourts.gov.

TRD-202501722

Seth Burgess

Financial Examiner VII

Court of Criminal Appeals

Filed: May 19, 2025


Credit Union Department

Application to Amend Articles of Incorporation

Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the Credit Union Department (Department) and is under consideration.

An application for a change to its name was received from Angelina Federal Employees Credit Union, Lufkin, Texas. The credit union is proposing to change its name to Aspire Credit Union.

Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Any written comments must provide all the information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.

TRD-202501762

Michael S. Riepen

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: May 21, 2025


Applications to Expand Field of Membership

Notice is given that the following applications have been filed with the Credit Union Department (Department) and are under consideration.

An application was received from Public Employees Credit Union #1, Austin, Texas, to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live, worship, work or attend school within the confines of Hays County, Texas, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Public Employees Credit Union #2, Austin, Texas, to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit persons who live, worship, work or attend school within the confines of Bastrop County, Texas, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

An application was received from Texell Credit Union, Temple, Texas, to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit Texas residents and businesses who are existing members of or who join the Texell Serves Foundation, to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting the Department at (512) 837-9236 or downloading the form at http://www.cud.texas.gov/page/bylaw-charter-applications. Any written comments must provide all the information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Credit Union Department, .

TRD-202501761

Michael S. Riepen

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: May 21, 2025


Notice of Final Action Taken

In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC §91.103, the Credit Union Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following applications:

Field of Membership- Approved

InvesTex CU #1 - See Texas Register dated on February 28, 2025.

InvesTex CU #2 - See Texas Register dated on February 28, 2025.

InvesTex CU #3 - See Texas Register dated on February 28, 2025.

InvesTex CU #4 - See Texas Register dated on February 28, 2025.

InvesTex CU #5- See Texas Register dated on February 28, 2025.

InvesTex CU #6- See Texas Register dated on February 28, 2025.

InvesTex CU #7- See Texas Register dated on February 28, 2025.

InvesTex CU #8- See Texas Register dated on February 28, 2025.

InvesTex CU #9- See Texas Register dated on February 28, 2025.

InvesTex CU #10- See Texas Register dated on February 28, 2025.

Members Choice CU #1- See Texas Register dated February 28, 2025.

Members Choice CU #2- See Texas Register dated February 28, 2025.

Members Choice CU #3- See Texas Register dated February 28, 2025.

Members Choice CU #4- See Texas Register dated February 28, 2025.

Members Choice CU #5- See Texas Register dated February 28, 2025.

Members Choice CU #6- See Texas Register dated February 28, 2025.

FivePoint CU- See Texas Register dated February 28, 2025.

Merger or Consolidation- Approved

CASE Federal Credit Union (Tyler) and Telco Plus Credit Union (Longview)- See Texas Register dated on May 24, 2024.

TRD-202501760

Michael S. Riepen

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: May 21, 2025


Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Agreed Orders

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. TWC, §7.075, requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. TWC, §7.075, requires that notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is June 30, 2025. TWC, §7.075, also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-2545 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 2025. Written comments may also be sent by facsimile machine to the enforcement coordinator at (512) 239-2550. The commission's enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the AOs shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: 360 Tire Group, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1556-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111186748; LOCATION: Greenville, Hunt County; TYPE OF FACILITY: land reclamation project using tires; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §328.66(g), by failing to ensure that shredded tires placed below ground are mixed in a proportion no greater than approximately 50% by volume with inert material; and 30 TAC §328.66(j), by failing to obtain a scrap tire storage site registration for the site, prior to storing more than 500 used or scrap tires on the ground or 2,000 used or scrap tires in enclosed and lockable containers; PENALTY: $7,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stephanie McCurley, (512) 239-2607; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(2) COMPANY: Aqua Texas, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1769-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101246882; LOCATION: Alvin, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.45(b)(1)(C)(i) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a minimum well capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute per connection; 30 TAC §290.46(n)(1), by failing to maintain at the public water system accurate and up-to-date detailed as-builts plans or record drawings and specifications for each treatment plant, pump station, and storage tank until the facility is decommissioned; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(3), by failing to keep on file copies of well completion data as defined in 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(A) for as long as the well remains in service; PENALTY: $2,315; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ilia Perez-Ramirez, (713) 767-3743; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(3) COMPANY: BASF Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1309-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100634922; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: herbicide manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.115(c), New Source Review Permit Number 20057, Special Conditions Number 1, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to prevent unauthorized emissions; PENALTY: $4,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Morgan Kopcho, (512) 239-4167; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(4) COMPANY: BEECHWOOD WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1231-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101199404; LOCATION: Hemphill, Sabine County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(l), by failing to maintain a thorough and up-to-date plant operations manual for operator review and reference; 30 TAC §290.45(f)(4) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to provide a water purchase contract that authorizes a maximum daily purchase rate, or a uniform purchase rate in the absence of a specified daily purchase rate, plus the actual production capacity of the system of at least 0.6 gallons per minute per connection; 30 TAC §290.46(i), by failing to adopt an adequate plumbing ordinance, regulations, or service agreement with provisions for proper enforcement to ensure that neither cross-connections nor other unacceptable plumbing practices are permitted; 30 TAC §290.46(m)(1)(B), by failing to inspect the facility's two pressure tanks annually and inspect the interior of the facility's two pressure tanks at least once every five years; 30 TAC §290.46(p)(2), by failing to provide the Executive Director with a list of all the operators and operating companies that the public water system uses on an annual basis; and 30 TAC §290.121(a) and (b), by failing to maintain an up-to-date chemical and microbiological monitoring plan that identifies all sampling locations, describes the sampling frequency, and specifies the analytical procedures and laboratories that the facility will use to comply with the monitoring requirements; PENALTY: $4,513; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Corinna Willis, (512) 239-2504; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(5) COMPANY: Blue Bell Manor Utility Company, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0972-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101177707; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(j), by failing to use an approved chemical or media for the disinfection of potable water that conforms to the American National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation Standard 61 for Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals; PENALTY: $180; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Emerson Rinewalt, (512) 239-1131; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(6) COMPANY: City of Adrian; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0250-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101188621; LOCATION: Adrian, Oldham County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(N), by failing to provide a flow measuring device for each well to measure production yields and provide for the accumulation of water production data; 30 TAC §290.43(d)(3), by failing to provide a device to readily determine the air-water-volume for the pressure tank; 30 TAC §290.46(i), by failing to adopt an adequate plumbing ordinance, regulations, or service agreement with provisions for proper enforcement to ensure that neither cross-connections nor other unacceptable plumbing practices are permitted; 30 TAC §290.46(s)(2)(C)(i), by failing to verify the accuracy of the manual disinfectant residual analyzer at least once every 90 days using chlorine solutions of known concentrations; and 30 TAC §290.109(d)(6), by failing to develop and maintain an up-to-date Sample Siting Plan that includes routine and repeat microbial sampling sites and a sample collection schedule representative of water throughout the distribution system, all groundwater sources and any associated sampling points, distribution system maps, and part of the public water system's monitoring plan as defined in 30 TAC §290.121; PENALTY: $2,700; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Corinna Willis, (512) 239-2504; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(7) COMPANY: Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0271-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN104104716; LOCATION: Gregory, San Patricio County; TYPE OF FACILITY: liquefied natural gas terminal; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(2) and (3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), 40 Code of Federal Regulations §63.6110(a), New Source Review Permit Numbers 105710 and PSDTX1306M1, Special Conditions Numbers 3.C and 20, Federal Operating Permit Number O3580, General Terms and Conditions and Special Terms and Conditions Numbers 1.A, 1.E, and 9, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to conduct a performance test no later than 180 days after initial startup; PENALTY: $12,180; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $4,872; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(8) COMPANY: Eco Services Operations Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0879-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100220581; LOCATION: Houston, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical manufacturing plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §§101.20(3), 116.115(c), and 122.143(4), New Source Review (NSR) Permit Numbers 19282 and PSDTX1081, Special Conditions Number 2, Federal Operating Permit (FOP) Number O3049, General Terms and Conditions (GTC) and Special Terms and Conditions (STC) Number 19, and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.085(b), by failing to limit natural gas use for furnace heat ups to 150 hours per rolling 12 months; 30 TAC §116.115(b)(2)(E)(i) and (c) and §122.143(4), NSR Permit Number 56566, Special Conditions (SC) Number 27, FOP O3049, GTC and STC Number 19, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to maintain records containing the information and data sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the permit; 30 TAC §§116.115(c), 117.310(c)(2), and 122.143(4), NSR Permit Number 56566, SC Number 13, FOP O3049, GTC and STC Number 19, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with the concentration limit; and 30 TAC §122.143(4) and §122.145(2)(A), FOP Number O3049, GTC, and THSC, §382.085(b), by failing to report all instances of deviations; PENALTY: $36,085; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Yuliya Dunaway, (210) 403-4077; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(9) COMPANY: EXPRESS DRILLING FLUIDS, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-1232-MSW-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110833399; LOCATION: San Angelo, Tom Green County; TYPE OF FACILITY: unauthorized municipal solid waste (MSW) site; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §330.15(a) and (c), by failing to not cause, suffer, allow, or permit the unauthorized disposal of MSW; PENALTY: $6,549; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Celicia Garza, (210) 657-8422; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 492-3096.

(10) COMPANY: Glenn Thurman, Incorporated; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0723-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100765114; LOCATION: Celina, Collin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: concrete batch plant; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §116.110(a), Standard Permit Registration Number 51497L015, and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.0518(a) and §382.085(b), by failing to obtain authorization prior to constructing or modifying a source of air contaminants; PENALTY: $1,875; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(11) COMPANY: HEAVENS MOBILE HOME PARK, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0824-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101214229; LOCATION: Kerrville, Kerr County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.43(c)(3), by failing to maintain the facility's storage tank in strict accordance with current American Water Works Association standards with an overflow pipe that terminates downward with a gravity-hinged and weighted cover tightly fitted with no gap over 1/16 inch; 30 TAC §290.43(e), by failing to ensure that all potable water storage tanks and pressure maintenance facilities are installed in a lockable building that is designed to prevent intruder access or enclosed by an intruder-resistant fence with lockable gates; and 30 TAC §290.109(d)(6), by failing to develop and maintain an up-to-date Sample Siting Plan that includes routine and repeat microbial sampling sites and a sample collection schedule representative of water throughout the distribution system, all groundwater sources and any associated sampling points, distribution system maps, and part of the public water system's monitoring plan as defined in 30 TAC §290.121; PENALTY: $3,470; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kaisie Hubschmitt, (512) 239-1482; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(12) COMPANY: Karen J. Cintron dba Newark RV Park and Joseph R. Davis dba Newark RV Park; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0817-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111619482; LOCATION: Newark, Wise County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(b)(1) and (e)(3), by failing to provide disinfection facilities for the groundwater supply for the purpose of microbiological control and distribution protection; 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(A), by failing to submit well completion data for review and approval prior to placing the facility's two public drinking water wells into service; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(1), by failing to maintain at the public water system accurate and up-to-date detailed as-built plans or record drawings and specifications for each treatment plant, pump station, and storage tank until the facility is decommissioned; PENALTY: $7,050; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(13) COMPANY: LITTLE ELM VALLEY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1595-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101377489; LOCATION: Temple, Bell County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.42(e)(3)(G), by failing to obtain an exception, in accordance with 30 TAC §290.39(l), prior to using blended water containing free chlorine and water containing chloramines; PENALTY: $180; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Corinna Willis, (512) 239-2504; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(14) COMPANY: LOGICAL INVESTMENTS LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1468-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111941605; LOCATION: Spring Branch, Comal County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.46(d)(2)(A) and §290.110(b)(4) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to maintain a disinfectant residual of at least 0.2 milligrams per liter of free chlorine throughout the distribution system at all times; 30 TAC §290.46(e)(4)(A), by failing to operate the facility under the direct supervision of a water works operator who holds an applicable, valid Class D or higher license issued by the Executive Director; 30 TAC §290.46(n)(1), by failing to maintain at the public water system accurate and up-to-date detailed as-built plans or record drawings and specifications for each treatment plant, pump station, and storage tank until the facility is decommissioned; and 30 TAC §290.46(n)(3), by failing to keep on file copies of well completion data as defined in 30 TAC §290.41(c)(3)(A) for as long as the well remains in service; PENALTY: $1,751; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wyatt Throm, (512) 239-1120; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(15) COMPANY: Mahek and Nida Incorporated dba W and W Grocery; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0929-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101539047; LOCATION: Hutchins, Dallas County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and (2) and TWC, §26.3475(a) and (c)(1), by failing to monitor the underground storage tanks (USTs) for releases at a frequency of at least once every 30 days, and failing to provide release detection for the pressurized piping associated with the UST system; PENALTY: $4,619; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Stephanie McCurley, (512) 239-2607; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(16) COMPANY: Midland County Hospital District dba Midland Memorial Hospital; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1744-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100643634; LOCATION: Midland, Midland County; TYPE OF FACILITY: emergency generator; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.8(c)(4)(A)(vii) and (5)(B)(ii), by failing to renew a previously issued UST delivery certificate by submitting a properly completed underground storage tank (UST) registration and self-certification form at least 30 days before the expiration date; 30 TAC §334.48(e)(1) and §334.50(b)(1)(B) and (2)(ii) and TWC, §26.3475(b) and (c)(1), by failing to monitor the UST and associated piping installed on or after January 1st, 2009, in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days by using interstitial monitoring, and failing to conduct a test of the proper operation of the release detection equipment at least annually; and 30 TAC §334.48(g)(1)(A)(ii), (B), and (h)(1)(A)(i) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(2), by failing to test the spill prevention equipment and containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring of piping at least once every three years to ensure the equipment is liquid tight, and failing to inspect the overfill prevention equipment at least once every three years to ensure that the equipment is set to activate at the correct level and will activate when a regulated substance reaches that level, in addition, failing to conduct a walkthrough inspection for the spill prevention equipment at least once every 30 days, and lastly, failing to conduct the annual walkthrough inspection of the UST containment sumps; PENALTY: $6,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Faye Renfro, (512) 239-1833; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(17) COMPANY: Petroleum Wholesale, L.P. dba Sunmart 168; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1077-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102009602; LOCATION: Georgetown, Williamson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §115.225 and Texas Health and Safety Code, §382.085(b), by failing to comply with annual Stage l vapor recovery testing requirements; 30 TAC §334.10(b)(2), by failing to assure that all underground storage tank (UST) recordkeeping requirements were met; 30 TAC §334.48(d), (h)(1)(A)(i) and (ii) and §334.51(a)(6) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1) and (2), by failing to ensure that all installed spill and overfill prevention devices are maintained in good operating condition and inspected and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, and failing to conduct the walkthrough inspections of the spill prevention equipment and release detection equipment at least once every 30 days; 30 TAC §334.49(c)(2)(C) and (4) and TWC, §26.3475(d), by failing to inspect the impressed current corrosion protection system at least once every 60 days to ensure the rectifier and other system components are operating properly, and failing to test the corrosion protection system for operability and adequacy of protection at a frequency of at least once every three years; and 30 TAC §334.50(a)(1)(B) and (b)(A) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to provide a method of release detection that is installed, calibrated, operated, maintained, and utilized in accordance with the manufacturer's and/or methodology provider's specifications and instructions, and failing to monitor the USTs in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days; PENALTY: $23,556; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Lauren Little, (817) 588-5888; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(18) COMPANY: RIVER BEND WATER SERVICES, INCORPORATED; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1111-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102681467; LOCATION: Matagorda, Matagorda County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.115(f)(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the maximum contaminant level of 0.060 milligrams per liter (mg/L) for haloacetic acids and 0.080 mg/L for total trihalomethanes, based on the locational running annual average; PENALTY: $5,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

(19) COMPANY: Saakshi Incorporated dba Ector Food Mart; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1928-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102902418; LOCATION: Ector, Fannin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.48(h)(1)(A)(i) and (ii) and (B)(ii) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1) and (2), by failing to conduct a walkthrough inspection for the spill prevention equipment at least once every 30 days, and failing to conduct the walkthrough inspections of the underground storage tanks (UST) system's release detection equipment at least once every 30 days, and additionally, failing to conduct the annual walkthrough inspections of the UST containment sumps; and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and TWC, §26.3475(c)(1), by failing to monitor the USTs in a manner which will detect a release at a frequency of at least once every 30 days; PENALTY: $4,800; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rachel Murray, (903) 535-5149; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3734, (903) 535-5100.

(20) COMPANY: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1668-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102805884; LOCATION: Rosharon, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.115(f)(1) and Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the maximum contaminant level of 0.080 milligrams per liter for total trihalomethanes, based on the locational running annual average; PENALTY: $1,587; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Hilda Iyasele, (512) 239-5280; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, (713) 767-3500.

(21) COMPANY: Village of Surfside Beach; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1749-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101175859; LOCATION: Surfside Beach, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §290.106(f)(3)(C) and Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §341.0315(C), by failing to comply with the maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 0.010 milligrams per liter (mg/L) for arsenic based on a running annual average; and 30 TAC §290.115(f)(1) and THSC, §341.0315(c), by failing to comply with the MCL of 0.080 mg/L for total trihalomethanes, based on the locational running annual average; PENALTY: $8,900; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Savannah Jackson, (512) 239-4306; REGIONAL OFFICE: P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, (512) 239-2545.

TRD-202501727

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 20, 2025


Enforcement Orders

An agreed order was adopted regarding C. COOPER CUSTOM HOMES, INC., Docket No. 2023-0332-WQ-E on May 20, 2025 assessing $1,975 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting A'twar Wilkins, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711 3087.

TRD-202501759

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2025


Notice of an Amendment to a Certificate of Adjudication Application No. 12-2820A

Notices Issued May 13, 2025

Artesian Ranch, LLC (Owner/Applicant), 4519 11th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79416-4815, seeks to amend Certificate of Adjudication No. 12-2820 to change the place of use for agricultural purposes to irrigate 2,097.121 acres of land in Comanche County and to add two diversion reaches on the Leon River, Brazos River Basin in Comanche County. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below.

The application and partial fees were received on September 7, 2021. Additional fees were received on November 15, 2021. The application was declared administratively complete and filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk on December 3, 2021.

The Executive Director completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft amendment. The draft amendment, if granted, would include a special condition requiring screens on any new diversion structures. The application, technical memoranda, and Executive Director's draft amendment are available for viewing on the TCEQ webpage at: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/water_rights/wr-permitting/view-wr-pend-apps.

Alternatively, you may request a copy of the documents by contacting the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk by phone at (512) 239-3300 or by mail at TCEQ OCC, Notice Team (MC-105), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by May 27, 2025. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by May 27, 2025. The Executive Director can consider an approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by May 27, 2025.

To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[ I/we ] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit proposed conditions for the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.

If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing requests, public comments, or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ by entering ADJ 2820 in the search field. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Public Education Program at (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040 o por el internet al http://www.tceq.texas.gov.

TRD-202501755

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2025


Notice of an Amendment to a Certificate of Adjudication Application No. 14-1235A

Notices Issued May 15, 2025

David Kerce and Martha Kerce, P.O. Box 351, Mertzon, Texas 76941, Applicant, seek to amend Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-1235 to add a diversion point on Spring Creek, Colorado River Basin, in Irion County. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below.

The application and fees were received on March 26, and March 28, 2025. Additional information was received on March 25, 2025. The application was declared administratively complete and accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk on April 30, 2025.

The Executive Director completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft amendment. The draft amendment, if granted, would contain special conditions including, but not limited to, the installation of screens on any new diversion structures. The application and Executive Director's draft amendment are available for viewing on the TCEQ webpage at: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/water_rights/wr-permitting/view-wr-pend-apps. Alternatively, you may request a copy of the documents by contacting the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk by phone at (512) 239-3300 or by mail at TCEQ OCC, Notice Team (MC-105), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below by May 29, 2025. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by May 29, 2025. The Executive Director can consider an approval of the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by May 29, 2025.

To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit proposed conditions for the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.

If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing requests, public comments or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ by entering ADJ 1235 in the search field. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address.

For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Public Education Program at (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our website at http://www.tceq.texas.gov./ Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040 o por el internet al http://www.tceq.texas.gov.

TRD-202501756

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2025


Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders of Administrative Enforcement Actions

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Orders (DOs). The commission staff proposes a DOs when the staff has sent the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance; and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPRP or requests a hearing and fails to participate at the hearing. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the commission, in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is June 30, 2025 . The commission will consider any written comments received, and the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent to the proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction, or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed DO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Written comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 2025 . The commission's attorneys are available to discuss the DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the DO shall be submitted to the commission in writing .

(1) COMPANY: Daniel Solis dba Danny's Tire & Services; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0365-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102359064; LOCATION: 217 East 9th Street, Mission, Hidalgo County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a temporarily out-of-service underground storage tank (UST) system and an automotive maintenance facility; RULES VIOLATED: 30 TAC §334.602(a), by failing to designate, train, and certify at least one named individual for each class of operator- Class A, Class B, and Class C for the Facility; TWC, §26.3475(d) and 30 TAC §334.49(c)(4)(C) and 334.59(b)(3), by failing to have the corrosion protection system inspected and tested for operability and adequacy of protection at a frequency of at least once every three years; TWC, §26.3475(c)(1) and 30 TAC §334.50(b)(1)(A) and 334.54(c)(1), by failing to provide a release detection method capable of detecting any release from a temporarily out-of-service UST system that has not been emptied of all regulated substances; 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b) and 37.867(a), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of petroleum USTs or empty the UST system no later than 90 days after insurance coverage or other financial assurance had terminated; 30 TAC §334.54(b)(2), by failing to maintain all piping, pumps, manways, tank access points, and ancillary equipment on the temporarily out-of-service UST system in a capped, plugged, locked, and/or otherwise secured manner; PENALTY: $5,959; STAFF ATTORNEY: Jun Zhang, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-6517; REGIONAL OFFICE: Harlingen Regional Office, 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, (956) 425-6010.

(2) COMPANY: Leonard Villanueva; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0300-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN102430261; LOCATION: 203 South State Highway 123, Karnes City, Karnes County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a temporarily out of service underground storage tank (UST) system and an automotive repair shop formerly providing retail sales of gasoline; RULES VIOLATED: TWC, §26.3475(d) and 30 TAC §334.49(a)(2) and 334.54(b)(3), by failing to ensure that the UST corrosion protection system is operated and maintained in a manner that will provide continuous corrosion protection to all underground metal components of the UST system; 30 TAC §334.7(d)(1)(A) and (B), and (3), by failing to notify the agency of any change or additional information regarding the UST system within 30 days from the date of the occurrence of the change or addition; 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of the petroleum USTs; PENALTY: $7,514; STAFF ATTORNEY: A'twar Wilkins, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-6515; REGIONAL OFFICE: San Antonio Regional Office, 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(3) COMPANY: Michael Smith; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0597-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101737369; LOCATION: 201 North State Street, Bronte, Coke County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a temporarily-out-of-service underground storage tank (UST) system and a tire repair shop with a former retail fueling center; RULE VIOLATED: 30 TAC §37.815(a) and (b), by failing to demonstrate acceptable financial assurance for taking corrective action and for compensating third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by accidental releases arising from the operation of USTs; PENALTY: $5,007; STAFF ATTORNEY: A'twar Wilkins, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-6515; REGIONAL OFFICE: San Angelo Regional Office, 622 South Oakes, Suite K, San Angelo, Texas 76903-7035, (325) 655-9479.

TRD-202501732

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 20, 2025


Notice of Public Hearing on Assessment of Administrative Penalties and Requiring Certain Actions of Bowles Sand & Gravel, Inc. SOAH Docket No. 582-25-18700 TCEQ Docket No. 2022-0405-WQ-E

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or the Commission) has referred this matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). An Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct a public hearing via Zoom videoconference:

10:00 a.m. - June 12, 2025

To join the Zoom meeting via computer or smart device:

https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: TCEQDC1

or

To join the Zoom meeting via telephone dial:

+1 (669) 254-5252

Meeting ID: 161 984 0712

Password: 5247869

The purpose of the hearing will be to consider the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition mailed February 13, 2025 concerning assessing administrative penalties against and requiring certain actions of Bowles Sand & Gravel, Inc., for violations in Ellis County, Texas, of: Tex. Water Code §26.121, 30 Texas Administrative Code §§281.25(a)(4) and 342.25, and 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.26(c).

The hearing will allow Bowles Sand & Gravel, Inc., the Executive Director, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel to present evidence on whether a violation has occurred, whether an administrative penalty should be assessed, and the amount of such penalty, if any. The first convened session of the hearing will be to establish jurisdiction, afford Bowles Sand & Gravel, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel an opportunity to negotiate and to establish a discovery and procedural schedule for an evidentiary hearing. Unless agreed to by all parties in attendance at the preliminary hearing, an evidentiary hearing will not be held on the date of this preliminary hearing. Upon failure of Bowles Sand & Gravel, Inc. to appear at the preliminary hearing or evidentiary hearing, the factual allegations in the notice will be deemed admitted as true, and the relief sought in the notice of hearing may be granted by default. The specific allegations included in the notice are those set forth in the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. Bowles Sand & Gravel, Inc., the Executive Director of the Commission, and the Commission's Public Interest Counsel are the only designated parties to this proceeding.

Legal Authority: Tex. Water Code chs. 7, 26, and 28A and 30 Texas Administrative Code chs. 70, 281, and 342; Tex. Water Code §7.058, and the Rules of Procedure of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including 30 Texas Administrative Code §§70.108 and 70.109 and ch. 80, and 1 Texas Administrative Code ch. 155.

Further information regarding this hearing may be obtained by contacting William Hogan, Staff Attorney, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Litigation Division, Mail Code 175, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, telephone (512) 239-3400. Information concerning your participation in this hearing may be obtained by contacting Sheldon Wayne, Staff Attorney, Office of Public Interest Counsel, Mail Code 103, at the same P.O. Box address given above, or by telephone at (512) 239-6363.

Any document filed prior to the hearing must be filed with TCEQ's Office of the Chief Clerk and SOAH. Documents filed with the Office of the Chief Clerk may be filed electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/efilings or sent to the following address: TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Documents filed with SOAH may be filed via fax at (512) 322-2061 or sent to the following address: SOAH, 300 West 15th Street, Suite 504, Austin, Texas 78701. When contacting the Commission or SOAH regarding this matter, reference the SOAH docket number given at the top of this notice.

In accordance with 1 Texas Administrative Code §155.401(a), Notice of Hearing, "Parties that are not represented by an attorney may obtain information regarding contested case hearings on the public website of the State Office of Administrative Hearings at www.soah.texas.gov, or in printed format upon request to SOAH."

Persons who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512) 475-3445, at least one week before the hearing.

Issued: May 15, 2025

TRD-202501766

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2025


Notice of Water Quality Application - Minor Amendment WQ0010543014

The following notice was issued on May 20, 2025:

The following notice does not require publication in a newspaper. Written comments or requests for a public meeting may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 WITHIN (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS NOTICE IS MAILED.

INFORMATION SECTION

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has initiated a minor amendment of the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ0010543014 issued to City of Austin to update the other requirements six and seven from existing permit. The facility is at 7535 Taylor Lane, near the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas 78653. The existing permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 500,000 gallons per day.

TRD-202501758

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2025


Notice of Water Quality Application - Minor Amendment WQ0015866001

The following notice was issued on May 16, 2025:

The following notice does not require publication in a newspaper. Written comments or requests for a public meeting may be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, Mail Code 105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 WITHIN (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS NOTICE IS MAILED.

INFORMATION SECTION

Utilities, Inc. of Texas has applied for a minor amendment to the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ0015866001, to authorize the change of disinfection method from chlorine to ultraviolet light (UV). The existing permit authorizes the discharge of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 300,000 gallons per day. The facility will be located approximately one mile northeast of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 306 and Loma Ranch Road, in Comal County, Texas 78070.

TRD-202501757

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: May 21, 2025


Texas Ethics Commission

List of Delinquent Filers

Below is a list from the Texas Ethics Commission naming the filers who failed to pay the penalty fine for failure to file the report, or filing a late report, in reference to the specified filing deadline. If you have any questions, you may contact Dave Guilianelli at (512) 463-5800.

Deadline: Unexpended contributions Report due January 15, 2025

#00085650- Christopher Leal, 1777 N. Record St., Apt. 5409, Dallas, Texas 75202

#00050675- Celia M. Israel, 1015 E Yager Ln, #103, Austin, Texas 78753

#00069699- Paul K. Stafford, P.O. Box 710404, Dallas, Texas 75371

#00084342- Jacorion X. Randle, 60 Ruth St, Beaumont, Texas 77707

#00082590- Douglas M. Earnest, 20931 Joe Paul Ln., Chandler, Texas 75758

#00082154- Clayton R. Hunt, 8550 Glenview Dr., Houston, Texas 77017

#00088406- Manuel Campos Jr., 1107 Hwy 1431 #270, Marble Falls, Texas 78645

#00085929- Colin W. Blood, 124 Hidden Cave, Cibolo, Texas 78108

#00086043- Isreal O. Salinas, 103 Mark Avenue, Lake City, Texas 78368

#00081604- Sherry Ann Williams, P.O. Box 407, Sour Lake, Texas 77659

#00083872- Holly Newton, P.O. Box 63, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

#00084073- Leslie A. Peeler, 2221 Justin Rd Ste. 119-135, Flower Mound, Texas 75028

#00084400- Rowland Garza, 230 Running Bear Trl, Del Rio, Texas 78840

#00085988- Christopher D. Rector, 3451 River Park Dr., Apt. 814, Fort Worth, Texas 76116

#00086184- Gabrien W. Gregory, P.O. Box 700293, San Antonio, Texas 78270

#00086902- Sarah C. Lamb, 5630 Willis Ave., Dallas, Texas 75206

#00084423- Christopher A. Cox, 6088 Old Decatur Road, Alvord, Texas 76225

#00035933- Walter B. Bius, 3011 Hwy 30 Suite 306, Huntsville, Texas 77340

#00067837- Ruben Cortez Jr., 1875 Los Angeles Ct., Brownsville, Texas 78521

#00084029- Christopher B. Watt, 1504 Blair St., Houston, Texas 77008

#00082052- Charles R. Johnson Jr., 815 Walker St. #1047, Houston, Texas 77002

#00084093- Lucio A. Del Toro, P.O. Box 787, Round Rock, Texas 78680

#00081798- Lori L. DeAngelis Griffith, 1119 West Pioneer Pkwy., Ste. 107, Arlington, Texas 76013

#00086207- Todd Frankfort, 917 Franklin Ste. 510, Houston, Texas 77002

#00051335- Patrick E. Sebesta, 324 S. Velasco, Angleton, Texas 77515

#00083845- Sarah K. Fox, 5830 Granite Parkway, Ste 100-350, Plano, Texas 75024

#00084298- Lakesha Smith, 1106 Pinedale Ln., Dallas, Texas 75241

#00088408- Ellen Loveless, 7602 Ridgebluff Ln., Sachse, Texas 75048

#00086324- Sandragrace Martinez, 115 Encino Grande, San Antonio, Texas 78232

#00088294- Mariana Casarez, 808 W. Lee Ave., Kingsville, Texas 78363

#00083917- Thomas J. Adair, P.O. Box 862017, Plano, Texas 75086

#00088208- Charles A. Fuentes, 4523 Emma Way, San Antonio, Texas 78222

#00087959- John T. Perez, 14053 Memorial Dr., Suite 265, Houston, Texas 77079

#00087800- Kathryn A. Rumsey, P.O. Box 1785, Coppell, Texas 75019

#00085969- Vanesia Johnson, P.O. Box 2234, Sugar Land, Texas 77487

#00088023- Summara Kanwal, 7106 Westford Park Lane, Richmond, Texas 77407

#00087991- Tsion Amare, 3710 Tranquility Lane, Rowlett, Texas 75089

#00020288- Carmen Y. Kelsey, P.O. Box 2537, Universal City, Texas 78148

TRD-202501653

J.R. Johnson

Executive Director

Texas Ethics Commission

Filed: May 14, 2025


List of Late Filers

Below is a list from the Texas Ethics Commission naming the filers who failed to pay the penalty fine for failure to file the report, or filing a late report, in reference to the specified filing deadline. If you have any questions, you may contact Dave Guilianelli at (512) 463-5800.

Deadline: Lobby Activities Report due December 10, 2024

#00000039980 - Dean R. McWilliams, 920 Congress Ave, 2nd Floor, Austin, Texas 78701

Deadline: 8 day pre-election Report due October 28, 2024

#00000059793 - Solomon P. Ortiz Jr., P.O. Box 286, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403

#00000088275 - Nicole Amy Kosich, 1705 Shire St., Pflugerville, Texas 78660

Deadline: 8 day pre-election Report due October 28, 2024 for Committees

#00000088639 - Jose Rodrigo Leal, TCE VoteClean.org, 4812 Eastdale Drive, Austin, Texas 78723

TRD-202501729

J.R. Johnson

Executive Director

Texas Ethics Commission

Filed: May 20, 2025


Texas Department of Insurance

Company Licensing

Application to do business in the state of Texas for Marquette Indemnity & Life Insurance Company, a foreign life, accident, and/or health company. The home office is in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Application for incorporation in the state of Texas for NuSureCo Specialty Insurance Company, Inc., a domestic fire and/or casualty company. The home office is in Houston, Texas.

Any objections must be filed with the Texas Department of Insurance, within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the Texas Register publication, addressed to the attention of Andrew Guerrero, 1601 Congress Ave., Suite 6.900, Austin, Texas 78711.

TRD-202501764

Justin Beam

Chief Clerk

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: May 21, 2025


Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Advisory Board Vacancy Notice

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) announces two vacancies on the Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Advisory Board (Board) established by Senate Bill 2062 of the 87th Legislative Session, by amending Chapter 2310 of the Occupations Code, by adding Subchapter A-1. The purpose of the Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Advisory Board is to provide advice and recommendations to the Department on technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter. This announcement is for:

- Licensed representative of a service company and

- Ex officio nonvoting member of the board who represents:

-- A financial institution or a credit card issuer other than a financial institution.

The Board consists of eleven members appointed by the presiding officer of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (Commission), with the approval of the Commission. Members of the board serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three or four members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year. The board is composed of the following members:

- Four members who are dealers or representatives designated by the dealers, including:

-- One dealer with fewer than 501 motor fuel metering devices registered with the department;

-- One dealer with more than 1,000 but fewer than 5,000 motor fuel metering devices registered with the department;

-- One dealer with more than 5,000 motor fuel metering devices registered with the department; and

-- One dealer without regard to the dealer's number of motor fuel metering devices registered with the department.

- Two members who represent service companies, as defined by Section 2310.151;

- One member who represents a wholesaler or distributor;

- One member who represents a supplier;

- One public member; and

- Two ex officio nonvoting members of the board who represent:

-- A financial institution or a credit card issuer other than a financial institution; and

-- One member who represents a law enforcement agency.

Interested persons should complete an application on the Department website at: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/AdvisoryBoard/login.aspx. Applicants can also request an application by e-mail advisory.boards@tdlr.texas.gov.

These are not paid positions and there is no compensation or reimbursement for serving on the Board.

Issued in Austin, Texas, May 30, 2025.

TRD-202501763

Courtney Arbour

Executive Director

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: May 21, 2025


Texas Lottery Commission

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2658 "$1,000,000 CROSSWORD"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2658 is "$1,000,000 CROSSWORD". The play style is "crossword".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2658 shall be $20.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2658.

A. Display Printing - That area of the Scratch Ticket outside of the area where the overprint and Play Symbols appear.

B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the Scratch Ticket.

C. Play Symbol - The printed data under the latex on the front of the Scratch Ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games. The possible black Play Symbols are: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, BLACKENED SQUARE SYMBOL, $20.00, $40.00, $50.00, $100, $150, $200, $500 and $1,000.

D. Play Symbol Caption - The printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. Crossword and Bingo style games do not typically have Play Symbol captions. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:

Figure 1: GAME NO. 2658 - 1.2D (.pdf)

E. Serial Number - A unique thirteen (13) digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the Scratch Ticket. The Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.

F. Bar Code - A twenty-four (24) character interleaved two (2) of five (5) Bar Code which will include a four (4) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit Pack number, the three (3) digit Ticket number and the ten (10) digit Validation Number. The Bar Code appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket.

G. Game-Pack-Ticket Number - A fourteen (14) digit number consisting of the four (4) digit game number (2658), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 025 within each Pack. The format will be: 2658-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "$1,000,000 CROSSWORD" Scratch Ticket Game contains 025 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the Pack; the back of Ticket 025 will be revealed on the back of the Pack. All Packs will be tightly shrink-wrapped. There will be no breaks between the Tickets in a Pack. Every other Pack will reverse i.e., reverse order will be: the back of Ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the Pack and the front of Ticket 025 will be shown on the back of the Pack.

I. Non-Winning Scratch Ticket - A Scratch Ticket which is not programmed to be a winning Scratch Ticket or a Scratch Ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.

J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "$1,000,000 CROSSWORD" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2658.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general Scratch Ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Scratch Ticket Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each Scratch Ticket. A prize winner in the "$1,000,000 CROSSWORD" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose the Play Symbols as indicated per the game instructions from the total of four hundred eighty-four (484) Play Symbols. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: The player completely scratches all of the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols. The player then scratches all the letters found in the $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle that exactly match the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols. If the player has scratched at least 2 complete WORDS, the player wins the prize found in the PRIZE LEGEND on the back of the Scratch Ticket. Only 1 prize paid in the $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle. Only letters within the $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle that are matched with the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols can be used to form a complete WORD. Every lettered square within an unbroken horizontal (left to right) or vertical (top to bottom) sequence must be matched with the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols to be considered a complete WORD. Words revealed in a diagonal sequence are not considered valid WORDS. Words within WORDS are not eligible for a prize. Words that are spelled from right to left or bottom to top are not eligible for a prize. A complete WORD must contain at least 3 letters. BONUS WORDS PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: The player scratches all the letters in BONUS WORD 1 and BONUS WORD 2 that exactly match the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols. If the player scratches a complete BONUS WORD, the player wins the PRIZE for that BONUS WORD. A completed BONUS WORD cannot be used to win in the $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle. The $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle and each BONUS WORD are played separately. No portion of the Display Printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Scratch Ticket.

2.1 Scratch Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Scratch Ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly four hundred eighty-four (484) Play Symbols must appear under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption; Crossword and Bingo style games do not typically have Play Symbol captions;

3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully legible;

4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual image games;

5. The Scratch Ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket;

8. The Scratch Ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;

9. The Scratch Ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;

10. The Scratch Ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;

11. The Scratch Ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted Scratch Tickets or non-activated Scratch Tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;

12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;

13. The Scratch Ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly four hundred eighty-four (484) Play Symbols under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket, exactly one Serial Number and exactly one Game-Pack-Ticket Number on the Scratch Ticket;

14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning Scratch Ticket shall correspond with the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning Scratch Tickets, and a Scratch Ticket with that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;

15. The Scratch Ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective or printed or produced in error;

16. Each of the four hundred eighty-four (484) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the four hundred eighty-four (484) Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the Scratch Ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Game-Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

18. The Display Printing on the Scratch Ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and

19. The Scratch Ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.

B. The Scratch Ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.

C. Any Scratch Ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket. In the event a defective Scratch Ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective Scratch Ticket with another unplayed Scratch Ticket in that Scratch Ticket Game (or a Scratch Ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Texas Lottery Scratch Ticket Game) or refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

A. GENERAL: Consecutive Non-Winning Tickets within a Pack will not have matching patterns, in the same order, of either Play Symbols or Prize Symbols.

B. GENERAL: A Ticket can win as indicated by the prize structure.

C. GENERAL: Each Ticket in a Pack will be different (i.e., the $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle grid will have different words and configuration of words and each BONUS WORD will have different words).

D. GENERAL: There will be no correlation between any exposed data on a Ticket and its status as a winning or Non-Winning Ticket.

E. GENERAL: Each Ticket consists of a $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle grid, a YOUR 20 LETTERS play area, two (2) BONUS WORD play areas and a BONUS WORDS PRIZE play area.

F. GENERAL: A Ticket can win one (1) time in the $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle grid and one (1) time per BONUS WORD for a total of up to three (3) times per Ticket, as dictated by the prize structure.

G. GENERAL: The BONUS WORDS Prize Symbols will only appear in the BONUS WORDS PRIZE play area and will never appear in either of the BONUS WORDS play areas, the $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle grid or the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area.

H. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: The $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle grid will be formatted with at least one thousand (1,000) configurations (i.e., puzzle layouts not including words).

I. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: All $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle grid configurations will be formatted within a grid that contains thirty (30) spaces (height) by fifteen (15) spaces (width).

J. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: There will be no matching words on a Ticket.

K. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: There will be no matching Play Symbols in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area.

L. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: Each grid will contain the following: a) Twelve (12) 3 - letter words, b) Thirteen (13) 4 - letter words, c) Ten (10) 5 - letter words, d) Ten (10) 6 - letter words, e) Five (5) 7 - letter words, f) Five (5) 8 - letter words, g) Five (5) 9 - letter words.

M. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: There will be a minimum of three (3) vowels in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area. Vowels are A, E, I, O and U.

N. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: All words will contain a minimum of three (3) letters.

O. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: Words will contain a maximum of nine (9) letters.

P. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: All words used will be from TX_Approved_Words_Vers.2.042321.doc.

Q. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: Words from TX_Prohibited_Words_Vers.2.042321.docx will not appear horizontally in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area when read from left to right or right to left.

R. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: A player will never find a word horizontally (in either direction), vertically (in either direction) or diagonally (in either direction) in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area that matches a word in the grid.

S. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: Each grid will have a maximum number of different grid formations with respect to other constraints. That is, for identically formatted grids (i.e., the same puzzle grid), all "approved words" will appear in every logical (i.e., 3 letter word = 3 letter space) position, with regards to limitations caused by the actual letters contained in each word (i.e., this will not place the word "ZOO" in a position that causes an intersection word to require the second letter to be "Z" when in fact, there are no approved words with a "Z" in the second letter position).

T. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: No consonant will appear more than thirty (30) times in the grid.

U. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: On Non-Winning Tickets, there will be one (1) completed word in the grid.

V. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: At least fifteen (15) of the YOUR 20 LETTERS Play Symbols will open at least one (1) letter in the grid.

W. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: The presence or absence of any letter in the YOUR 20 LETTERS play area will not be indicative of a winning or Non-Winning Ticket.

X. $1,000,000 CROSSWORD: The $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle grid will not have more than ten (10) words completed.

Y. BONUS WORDS: Each of the two (2) BONUS WORDS will contain exactly six (6) letters and will not match any word in the $1,000,000 CROSSWORD puzzle grid.

Z. BONUS WORDS: Each BONUS WORD will have at least two (2) letter play spots opened by the YOUR 20 LETTERS.

AA. BONUS WORDS: Non-winning BONUS WORDS Prize Symbols will be different and will not match a winning Prize Symbol.

BB. BONUS WORDS: The BONUS WORDS can be completed and won, as indicated by the prize structure.

CC. BONUS WORDS: The two (2) BONUS WORDS on a Ticket will be different.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "$1,000,000 CROSSWORD" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $20.00, $40.00, $50.00, $100, $150, $200 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated on the Scratch Ticket and may present the winning Scratch Ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the Scratch Ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $40.00, $50.00, $100, $150, $200 or $500 Scratch Ticket Game. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "$1,000,000 CROSSWORD" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $2,000, $20,000 or $1,000,000, the claimant must sign the winning Scratch Ticket and may present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning Scratch Ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

C. As an alternative method of claiming a "$1,000,000 CROSSWORD" Scratch Ticket Game prize the claimant may submit the signed winning Scratch Ticket and a thoroughly completed claim form via mail. If a prize value is $1,000,000 or more, the claimant must also provide proof of Social Security number or Tax Payer Identification (for U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens). Mail all to: Texas Lottery Commission, P.O. Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The Texas Lottery is not responsible for Scratch Tickets lost in the mail. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery shall deduct the amount of a delinquent tax or other money from the winnings of a prize winner who has been finally determined to be:

1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money to a state agency and that delinquency is reported to the Comptroller under Government Code §403.055;

2. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code;

3. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code; or

4. delinquent in child support payments in the amount determined by a court or a Title IV-D agency under Chapter 231, Family Code.

E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.

2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under any of the following circumstances:

A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur, regarding the prize;

B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;

C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the Scratch Ticket presented for payment; or

D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending payment of the claim.

2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize under $600 from the "$1,000,000 CROSSWORD" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount of the prize payable to the order of the minor.

2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of $600 or more from the "$1,000,000 CROSSWORD" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.

2.7 Scratch Ticket Claim Period. All Scratch Ticket prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Scratch Ticket Game or within the applicable time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas Government Code §466.408. Any rights to a prize that is not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each Scratch Ticket, shall be forfeited.

2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of Scratch Tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of Scratch Tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales and number of prizes claimed. A Scratch Ticket Game may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.

3.0 Scratch Ticket Ownership.

A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of a Scratch Ticket in the space designated, a Scratch Ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said Scratch Ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the Scratch Ticket and shall be entitled to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose signature appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated. If more than one name appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket, the Executive Director will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated by such players to receive payment.

B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Scratch Tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Scratch Ticket.

4.0 Number and Value of Scratch Prizes. There will be approximately 15,000,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2658. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 2658 - 4.0 (.pdf)

A. The actual number of Scratch Tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery Commission.

5.0 End of the Scratch Ticket Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Scratch Ticket Game No. 2658 without advance notice, at which point no further Scratch Tickets in that game may be sold. The determination of the closing date and reasons for closing will be made in accordance with the Scratch Ticket closing procedures and the Scratch Ticket Game Rules. See 16 TAC §401.302(j).

6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing a Scratch Ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2658, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.

TRD-202501754

Bob Biard

General Counsel

Texas Lottery Commission

Filed: May 21, 2025


North Central Texas Council of Governments

Notice of Contract Award for McKinney Avenue Transit Authority Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Study

Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2254, the North Central Texas Council of Governments publishes this notice of contract award. The request appeared in the December 6, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 10066). The selected entity will perform technical and professional work for the McKinney Avenue Transit Authority Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Study.

The entity selected for this project is Olsson, Inc., 5700 Tennyson Pkwy, Suite 100, Plano, Texas 75024 for a contract not to exceed $400,000.

Issued in Arlington, Texas on May 20, 2025.

TRD-202501733

Todd Little

Executive Director

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Filed: May 20, 2025


South East Texas Regional Planning Commission

Request for Proposal "Regionally Coordinated Transportation Planning"

Background

The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is a voluntary association of local governments that serves the area composed of Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties. The SETRPC resolves area-wide problems by promoting intergovernmental cooperation and coordination, by conducting comprehensive regional planning, and by providing a forum for the discussion and study of area issues. The SETRPC also conducts comprehensive planning services in community development, transportation, and environmental resources. The SETRPC is the designated Lead Agency in the southeast Texas region for regional public transportation coordination and cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation for compliance with Chapter 461 of House Bill 3588 (eliminate waste, generate efficiencies, and reduce air pollution), in developing a coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan as required by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). This plan is called the Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan (RPTCP) and was last updated in April 2022. The RPTCP for the southeast Texas Region identifies efforts for regional service coordination, creates a transportation coordination plan, and creates an action plan for priority projects.

Public transportation in the southeast region includes primarily demand-response service, with two localities managing fixed-route systems. The SETRPC has been proceeding with planning efforts to implement projects in the region to provide seamless transportation within the region for the users of public transportation.

Objective

The SETRPC is seeking consultant services to assist in completing an updated, comprehensive regionally coordinated transportation plan and in participating in public involvement outreach. In addition, consultant services will involve performing transportation planning to develop implementation strategies for enhancing regional transportation services that lead to seamless public transportation throughout the southeast Texas region. It is anticipated that the requested services would be performed between August 1, 2025 and January 31, 2027. Proposals are being requested from qualified firms or individuals with specific experience to perform this assignment.

If your firm is interested and qualified to complete Regionally Coordinated Transportation Planning for the southeast Texas region, the RFP can be downloaded from the SETRPC website: SETRPC.org or contact Bob Dickinson, Director, Transportation & Environmental Resources Division, at (409) 899-8444 x 7520, or via email at bdickinson@setrpc.org for a formal copy of the Request for Proposal.

Final proposals will be due by 3:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday June 17, 2025.

Bob Dickinson, Director

Transportation and Environmental Resources

South East Texas Regional Planning Commission

2210 Eastex Freeway

Beaumont, Texas 77703

(409) 899-8444 x 7520

TRD-202501676

Bob Dickinson

Director, Transportation and Environmental Recourses

South East Texas Regional Planning Commission

Filed: May 15, 2025


Texas Water Development Board

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Regional Water Planning Area Boundaries

Texas Water Code §16.053(b) directs the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to designate the areas for which regional water plans shall be developed, taking into consideration factors such as: river basin and aquifer delineations, water utility development patterns, socioeconomic characteristics, existing regional water planning areas, political subdivision boundaries, public comment, and other factors the Board deems relevant.

This resulted in the development of 16 regional water planning areas across the state of Texas in 1998. The TWDB is tasked with reviewing the boundaries of the planning areas at least every five years and is currently in the process of reviewing these designated areas to determine whether any updates to the boundaries are necessary. Members of the public are encouraged to provide relevant comments concerning the existing regional water planning area boundaries during the 45-day comment period.

Written comments regarding the regional water planning area (RWPA) boundaries must be submitted to the following email address: RegionalWaterPlanning@twdb.texas.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, to be considered. Please include "RWPA Boundary Review Comments" in the email subject line.

Please do not submit comments through any third-party forms and/or website. Receipt of third-party submissions cannot be guaranteed.

After the closing of the comment period, the TWDB may consider proposing boundary revisions at a regular Board meeting.

A copy of this notice may also be found online at http://www.twdb.texas.gov/waterplanning/rwp/index.asp

TRD-202501686

Ashley Harden

General Counsel

Texas Water Development Board

Filed: May 16, 2025


Texas Workforce Commission

Request for Comment Regarding the Management Fee Rate Charged by WorkQuest, Inc.

Notice is hereby given that the Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) will review and make a decision on the management fee rate charged by the central nonprofit agency, WorkQuest, for the services WorkQuest provides to the community rehabilitation programs and its operation of the State Use Program for Fiscal Year 2026, as required by Texas Human Resources Code, §122.019(e).

The Commission will consider this review no earlier than Friday, August 1, 2025, in a duly posted open meeting.

WorkQuest has requested that the Commission set the Fiscal Year 2026 management fee rate at 6 percent of the sales price for products, 6 percent of the contract price for services, and 5 percent of the contract price for temporary staffing services. The Commission seeks public comment on WorkQuest's management fee rate request, as required by Texas Human Resources Code, §122.030.

Comments should be submitted in writing on or before Thursday, July 31, 2025, to Kelvin Moore at the Texas Workforce Commission, 1117 Trinity, Room 144T, Austin, Texas 78711, or by email to purchasingfrompeoplewithdisabilities@twc.texas.gov.

For questions, call (512) 463-3244.

TRD-202501728

Les Trobman

General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: May 20, 2025


Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

Request for Proposals #25-431 Office Space for Workforce Center in Jasper, Texas

The Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board dba Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas (WSDET) is soliciting proposals for lease space for its Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas Workforce Center to be located in Jasper, (Jasper County), Texas. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals to lease existing space, renovate existing space, and/or construct a facility that can be leased in whole or part to WSDET.

Anyone interested in submitting a proposal shall obtain a copy of the RFP at https://detwork.org/about-us/doing-business or request a copy of the RFP by emailing procurement@detwork.org.

Release Date: May 14, 2025

Deadline for Submission of Questions: May 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m. (CST)

Proposal Due Date and Time: June 16, 2025, 4:00 p.m. (CST)

Projected Notice of Award Date: July 9, 2025

Proposals must be submitted via email to procurement@detwork.org.

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available, upon request, to individuals with disabilities .

TRD-202501655

Marilyn Hartsook

Interim Executive Director

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

Filed: May 14, 2025


Request for Proposals #25-432 Operation and Management of Child Care Services

The Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board dba Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas (WSDET) is soliciting proposals for lease space for its Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas Workforce Center to be located in Jasper, (Jasper County), Texas. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals to lease existing space, renovate existing space, and/or construct a facility that can be leased in whole or part to WSDET.

Anyone interested in submitting a proposal shall obtain a copy of the RFP at https://detwork.org/about-us/doing-business or request a copy of the RFP by emailing procurement@detwork.org.

Release Date: May 14, 2025

Deadline for Submission of Questions: May 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m. (CST)

Proposal Due Date and Time: June 16, 2025, 4:00 p.m. (CST)

Projected Notice of Award Date: July 9, 2025

Proposals must be submitted via email to procurement@detwork.org.

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available, upon request, to individuals with disabilities .

TRD-202501652

Marilyn Hartsook

Interim Executive Director

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

Filed: May 14, 2025


Request for Proposals #25-434 Employer of Record Services

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is for Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas to solicit proposals from qualified payroll/staffing organizations licensed in the State of Texas to serve as Employer of Record.

Anyone interested in submitting a proposal shall obtain a copy of the RFP at https://detwork.org/about-us/doing-business or request a copy of the RFP by emailing procurement@detwork.org.

Release Date: May 19, 2025

Deadline for Submission of Questions: June 2, 2025, 4:00 p.m. (CST)

Proposal Due Date and Time: June 10, 2025, 4:00 p.m. (CST)

Projected Notice of Award Date: June 18, 2025

Proposals must be submitted via email to procurement@detwork.org.

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available, upon request, to individuals with disabilities.

TRD-202501724

Marilyn Hartsook

Interim Executive Director

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

Filed: May 19, 2025